…pests of many agricultural crops including almonds, apples, blueberries, cherries, peaches, grapes and hops as well as hardwoods such as oak, walnut and poplar, among others. USDA and State partners have been…
California Producers Set for Success with Better Access to Japan
…products,” President and CEO of Western Growers Tom Nassif said in a news release. “The elimination of tariffs on produce products such as almonds, blueberries, walnuts, broccoli and prunes –…
Growing Drumstick Plants for Year-Round Greens
…blueberries as a tasty superfood. It’s an anti-fungal, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory plant that has been known as a miracle-working herbal healer for centuries. It is a slender, fast-growing, deciduous tree…
Agriculture Groups Respond to Japan Trade Deal
…access will be: fresh beef frozen beef fresh pork frozen pork Tariff Elimination:Tariffs will be eliminated immediately on over $1.3 billion of U.S. farm products including, for example: almonds blueberries…
Why, When, and How to Prune Your Blueberries
…prune blueberries. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Why, When, and How to Prune Your Blueberries Pruning is an essential part of growing any fruit crop. Pruning encourages…
Foods that Grow Best in Small Space Gardens
…just ten or twenty square feet, it’s possible to provide fresh food for the table on a daily basis. Part of the trick is picking the right plants. Blueberries and…
Energy Efficiency Investments to Assist Farmers
…Moonshine Dairy, Lolonis Family Vineyards And Winery, Blueberries Ole!, and Bar 717 Ranch. Congress appropriated $50 million for REAP grants and loan guarantees in fiscal year 2019 and USDA will…
Report Demonstrates Strong Fresh Produce Sales for Q2
…last year included multiple berry products. Raspberries increased by nearly 28 percent, blueberries increased more than 15 percent, and strawberries increased 11 percent. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…strawberries, tomatoes, sweet peppers, blueberries, cherries, kiwifruit, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon. You can help bees by providing some of these flowering plants or flowers in your garden. Watermelon plant being pollinated…
Best Flowers to Grow for a Bee Garden
…as blackberry bushes, strawberries, and blueberries. Planting a garden that will attract and sustain bees throughout the seasons is a beneficial project, whether you live in the city or way…
Why You Need to Grow Mixed Berries at Home
…are bans on growing productive lawns because they can stand as ornamentals rather than productive plants. There are so many to choose from. Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. But, there…
Grow Healthy Fruits to Match Diet Needs
…a healthy weight. By practicing moderation, fruit can be a healthy part of your diet. These fruits are good choices to grow in your garden for better health: Strawberries, blueberries,…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Mo. Vitaminseed, Chisago City, Minn. Wilbur Packing Company, Live Oak, Calif. Wild Blueberries of North America, Old Town, Maine Learn more about this and other USDA trade missions by visiting…
Celebrating National Oatmeal Day
…low in fat, low in calories, and a good source of iron and fiber. Some favorite oatmeal toppings include brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, peaches, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, nuts, and granola….